Blackstone · 2 hours ago
Legal & Compliance - AML, AVP
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$138K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expBlackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager, seeking to create positive economic impact and long-term value. The role involves supporting the Global AML program by working closely with the AML CCO and the Global AML team, focusing on due diligence and compliance responsibilities.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Review and document Customer Identification Requirements (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for new investors
Performing asset due diligence reviews on transactions originating across US and EMEA. This will include providing key KYC and AML support for asset transactions, including screening counterparties, and assessing any high-risk triggers
Conduct adverse media and sanctions screening for prospective investors and related parties (e.g., directors, signatories and beneficial owners) using third party vendor tools and public sources
Review and draft AML certification letters and complete KYC and sanction questionnaires
Daily review of high-risk alerts related to adverse media
Conduct secondary reviews of 314a reports
Assist in preparing monthly and annual metrics
Work on ad-hoc projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree
5+ years of relevant work experience
General knowledge and experience in AML/KYC and adverse news screening
Investor on-boarding experience
Strong investigative/analytical skills
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Manages multiple and competing priorities
Excellent written and oral communication and research skills
Strong work ethic
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (pivot tables, charts, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Discretionary bonuses
Equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion
Company
Blackstone
Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
1001-5000 employees
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Brad Marshall
Global Head of Private Credit Strategies, Co-CEO of BCRED/BXSL
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